Government
- A government is a group of people who run a state or country
- A government sets policies and laws
- Many members of the government may be elected by the people of the country or state, but not always
More Videos and Activities
Find out more about government by using the videos and activities in the sections below. Activities in green are more basic (level 1) and blue are more advanced (level 2) in subject matter and/or language.
Elections and Voting Explained
Parliament Structure
Your Voice in Parliament
How General Elections Work
Discussion questions
- What are political parties?
- Who makes up our government?
- Who is the prime minister and what is their job?
Extension question
Do you think we have an effective government? Why or why not?